While you might think that exhaustion is to blame, thats actually not quite the case.

There are two causes for dark circles under your eyes: pigment and blood vessels, says Dr. Gohara.

Then, there are the dark circles thateveryoneis prone to, regardless of their background.

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board-certified dermatologist atDermatology Physicians of Connecticutand associate clinical professor in dermatology atYale School of Medicine

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Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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